Barry was criticized for not using his department-issued stun gun against Danner.

Danner was shot and killed in October 2016.

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“The sad events that resulted in the death of Ms. Danner are tragic. The charges that Sgt. Barry face are a travesty,” Officer Greg Sanfilippo wrote on the GoFundMe page he created. “Now the tragedy of the situation has been compounded by the travesty of charging a fine person with criminal intent.”

Sanfilippo worked with Sgt. Barry for more than five years and “respect(s) him personally and professionally.”

“I've run into shootings with him and watched him compassionately assist people of all ages, colors, and circumstances,” Sanfilippo wrote. “Throughout it all, Hugh's character, moral fiber, and professionalism was a model for other officers.”

Sanfilippo’s post asks for donations in the amount of "what you would hope others would contribute to you, if in similar circumstances.”